Governor Asa Hutchinson to deliver opening remarks at 2018 World Woman Summit

Submitted by the World Woman Foundation

Sept. 11, 2018, LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The World Woman Foundation is delighted to announce the first line-up of speakers at the 2nd annual World Woman Summit (WWS), to be held at the Clinton Presidential Center Oct. 11-12, 2018.

Among the growing list, speakers are CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, global experts on women issues, distinguished women activist, policymakers and government representatives from across the globe. The theme for World Woman Summit 2018, “Women Fueling the Future,” communicates the important roles of women in accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals 2030. This international futuristic women’s summit includes tracks highlighting Women driving the Future of Entrepreneurship, Technology, Health, Finance, Food, and Sustainability.

The keynote speakers include Naveen Jain, billionaire entrepreneur; Sharon Letcher, author, Think and Grow Rich; Jack A Bobo, food futurist; Ingrid Vanderveldt, CEO, Empowering 100 Billion Women by 2020; Anu Jain, philanthropist; with the opening remarks will be delivered by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson. The World Woman Summit continues to add panel and session speakers and the present line up may be viewed on the conference website.

The Summit is the scene of two days of global conversation, expected to draw hundreds of representatives of Fortune 500 companies, policymakers, consumers, NGOs, media, and others women’s advocates. The summit will include some 30 speakers addressing the most topical strategic, commercial and technical issues facing women globally.

The headline sponsors include Riceland Foods, University of Arkansas Medical Science, Mentor Cloud and Heifer International.

"Women in leadership have contributed much to the economic and technological innovation across our state, the nation and the world,” Governor Hutchinson said. "Every voice is essential and contributes important strengths to the workforce. One of my priorities as governor is to continue to provide opportunities for every person who seeks economic success. As Governor of Arkansas, it will be an honor to offer opening remarks for the World Woman Summit 2018 in support of the women who lead our state in so many important ways.”

“We are excited and pleased that so many CEOs and influential leaders have already committed to speak at World Woman Summit 2018. Their experience and leadership will allow for critical insightful discussion at the summit.” Commented Rupa Dash, CEO, World Woman Foundation. Holding the Summit in Arkansas provides a unique opportunity for industry leaders and global policymakers to come together to discuss how women are building the future of the global economy. We are honored to have Governor Asa Hutchinson’s support for the upcoming World Woman Summit. Governor Asa’s commitment to accelerate tech-literacy of women and girl’s has already made a significant impact in shaping women’s future in technology. I am sure his voice will inspire and engage the delegates.”

ABOUT WORLD WOMAN FOUNDATION: The World Woman Foundation is a non-profit organization that connects people across continents and cultures to discover and celebrate advancement resources for women worldwide. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the Foundation focuses on business, technology, social entrepreneurship and entertainment opportunities that promote gender harmony. The Foundation is currently working on implementing a mentorship program for 1 million women and girls worldwide by 2030. For more information, visit www.worldwomanfoundation.com.

ABOUT WORLD WOMAN SUMMIT: World Woman Summit is annual international women’s summit held in heart of America in the Natural State of Arkansas at the Clinton Presidential Center. World Woman’s Summit brings together the voices and insights of a diverse range of luminaries from the worlds of business, entertainment, science, and technology to accelerate women’s leadership through the global movement of Gender Harmony. The goal of the 2018 World Woman Summit will accelerate women’s leadership in a bold new way to support the Sustainable Development Goals 2030. The summit’s wide-ranging programming is designed to inspire action and fuel creative fires through these core pillars: entrepreneurship, technology, finance, health, education, food and sustainability.

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For more information contact Stephanie Ecike, Marketing Director, 2018 World Woman Summit, 424-248-8958 (phone), 442-244-5676 (fax).